OSUN State Governor Rauf Aregbesola; and his
Bayelsa State counterpart, Seriake Dickson, have called for support for
the families of war veterans and servicemen who died fighting for
Nigeria.
On his part, Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan
called on Nigerians to take the welfare of ex-servicemen “as a national
challenge with everyone contributing to it”.
In their addresses at the wreath-laying ceremony of
this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the trio regretted the neglect
of “our fallen heroes”.
Aregbesola, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs.
Titilayo Laoye-Tomori, at the event in Osogbo, lamented that some of the
widows were homeless, calling on the concerned authorities to ensure
that the families of the fallen heroes get their entitlements.
He said, “They fought gallantly and some of them died in the service of their fatherland.
“So, we must keep alive the memories of our men in
the military and this day should be a sober reflection to remember our
brave and courageous soldiers who fell in battle.
“Society should respond to the needs of the
ex-servicemen to enable the living among them to fulfill their noble
dreams and be proud of their fatherland.”
Dickson, who was represented by his deputy, John
Jonah, at the wreath-laying ceremony in Yenagoa, urged Nigerians to
assist the families left behind by war veterans.
Uduaghan said, “It is my belief that ex-servicemen
who served this great nation should be taken care of adequately. My
administration will ensure that ex-servicemen in the state are exposed
to some job opportunities and all promises made for their welfare will
be implemented.”
Meanwhile, Kogi State Governor Idris Wada has urged
Nigerians to make selfless sacrifices to complement the sacrifices made
by “heroes of the past”.
Wada promised to support the State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion.
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